Recent books and films have popularized the billionaire, or ridiculously wealthy hero, in contemporary romantic fiction. However, the idea of a wealthy, powerful man as a hero isn't particularly revolutionary. There have always been these characters – whether they be Earls and Dukes in historical romances, or Bruce Wayne aka Batman in comics. A billionaire hero appeals to me for the obvious reason that lots of money facilitates having a good time in especially grand ways in exotic and extraordinary locales, and makes for an entertaining story.

Before we dig into
Luann de Lesseps’ take on The Real Housewives of New York
reunion, let’s address her wardrobe choices, shall we? Oh, let’s. What
is that foil-covered chocolate Easter egg of a dress she’s wearing? Furthermore, why? I look to her blog for clues.

So I’ve taken it upon myself to dub 2015 The Year of Editing (editing, editing, editing *pretend my voice is doing that awesome reverb thing*). There are times when this happens because of production dates and deadlines. I’d much rather write than revise, but this year it just didn’t work out that way.

The Real Housewives of New York
reunion was a spicy, hot dish of denial, accusations, and bare breasticles (I’m eyeballing you,
Heather
and
Kristen
), but
Bethenny Frankel
looked divine in her oh-so-casual skinny (girl) slacks and sleeveless blouse. And the queen of the cocktail was keeping it real, y’all.